Who will play against the scum?

[pondus]

I'll take anything we can get, lol

Anything!!

We've had some bad luck against them in recent years, it has to end soon

[stevie_gerrard_8]

Rafael Benitez will give Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard every chance to prove their fitness for Saturday’s big clash with Manchester United.
Liverpool's two star players are still major injury doubts for the match as Gerrard continues to recover from a minor groin operation he had 10 days ago, while Torres struggles to shake off an abductor injury picked up against Aston Villa last Sunday.

"It is always more difficult to prepare for the match with injuries because you know that if they are fit we will use them, but in this case you never know," Benitez told Liverpoolfc.tv.

"It is better to avoid saying whether they can be available - it is difficult to say if they can play or not because they may have not played for 10 or 15 days. But they are both working hard with the physios and are improving, so there's still some time to decide."

On Gerrard, Benitez added: "You never know, he is still progressing. The key is the fitness of the player - it makes a massive difference if he has confidence. That is the main thing for him."

If Liverpool's injury fears are confirmed, Benitez believes his other players can rise to the challenge and beat Alex Ferguson's side on Saturday.

"Clearly we have enough quality in the squad, so it is always important to look to the other players and sometimes they can give more to you than the big names. They can have the same quality and passion and they also have a lot to prove to the supporters."




Seems to pick that one up quite often does our Fernando

[SB]

http://www.newsnow.co.uk/A/298381733?-11194

Rafa Benitez is still hopeful over his star duo — Gerrard and Torres — returning for our trip to Anfield. This comes in the face of Gerrard ruling himself out and Torres being out with a hamstring injury. I would think a hamstring injury takes about two to four weeks to heal and even if he does make it, I’d suspect he will be partly fit. But I do trust Rio and Vida to tackle the El Nino threat. Rio would be clearing up space in his back pocket in preparation for Anfield.

The centre back has been laid low with a stiff neck, although it looks like he might play in today’s snoozefest friendly against a good looking Croatia.

Some of our other lads are also expected to represent their respective countries. Here’s hoping for an injury free outing for them.


Cocky friggin ********s.

Is it any wonder why we hate them so

[Scratch]

Rio would be clearing up space in his back pocket in preparation for Anfield.




Cocky friggin ********s.

Is it any wonder why we hate them so

Lol, cos we'd never say the same if say Carra ensured Tevez had a quiet game...course we would, and rightly so.

[hamshanks]

I think Kuyts physical presence would be key in this game. Stick him up there to hassle Vidic and Ferdinand. I think he CAN be a MArk Hughes style players for us if he works at it. He is strong and very good at holding the ball up.

Yeah, the no pace and physical presence of a misfiring "striker" half their size is going to terrify them.

[rage]

On Gerrard, Benitez added: "You never know, he is still progressing. The key is the fitness of the player - it makes a massive difference if he has confidence. That is the main thing for him."

[Pablo]

Right im off to Cyprus for a week on holiday. Dont let me down on Saturday Redmen!


YNWA.

[Nick77]

Team is probably gonna look like this with BOTH Torres & Gerrard playing:
Reina (GK)
Arbeloa (RB)
Carra (CB)
Skrtel/Agger (CB)
Dossena (LB)
Kuyt (RM)
Masch (CM)
Xabi (CM)
Keane (LM)
Gerrard (Free role)
Torres (STR)

Subs:
Cavalieri (GK)
Sami
Skrtel/Agger
Rieira
Yossi
Babel
Fabio Aurelio/Lucas/Plessis

I would LOVE it though if Rafa played the following:
Reina (GK)
Carra (RB)
Skrtel (CB)
Agger (CB)
Dossena (LB)
Babel (RM)
Masch (CM)
Gerrard (CM)
Riera (LM)
Keane (Deep-lying STR)
Torres (STR)

Subs:
Cavalieri (GK)
Sami
Arbeloa
Fabio Aurelio
Yossi
Kuyt
Xabi

[el matador]

for a change the pressure is on united because if they lose this game they will be 6 points behind us and probably chelsea by the end of the weekend(albeit with a game in hand).

This is must not lose game for them and if we lose we will still have the same points and united will be level with us. If they lose its already looking a long way to the top.

[ForeverRed]

Reina

Carra Agger Skrtel Dossena

Babel Gerrard Mascha Riera

Kuyt Keane

[SB]

Reina

Carra Agger Skrtel Dossena

Babel Gerrard Mascha Riera

Kuyt Keane

Normally I'd say yes to that side but Agger hasn't seen a lot of action and can't see him thrown into this one.

[SB]

So who will be backing up from internationals (for both sides) These are the sides that played the last club matches and will probably / possibly change

25 Pepe Reina (N)
23 Jamie Carragher (N)
2 Andrea Dossena (Y)
17 Álvaro Arbeloa (N)
37 Martin Skrtel (Y)
14 Xabi Alonso (34)
20 Javier Mascherano (Y)
21 Lucas (60)
7 Robbie Keane (Y)
9 Fernando Torres (N)
18 Dirk Kuyt ( 21 )




Edwin Van der Sar (Y)
5 Rio Ferdinand (Y)
22 John O'Shea (Y)
6 Wes Brown (Y)
3 Patrice Evra (N)
15 Nemanja Vidic (Y)
8 Anderson (?)
18 Paul Scholes (N)
24 Darren Fletcher (Y)
32 Carlos Tevez (Y)
10 Wayne Rooney (Y)


Anyone confirm these please as they will only get a few days rest. I think Masher was suspended for the midweek match!

I've updated the info myself.

[rage]

now that both gerrard and torres are fit i'd go with

_________reina__________
arbeloa carra skertl aurelio
____gerrard____masch
kuyt________________babel
_________keane__________
_________torres__________

if alonso also plays i'd be tempted to play gerrard instead of kuyt. i can see riera as a 2nd half sub.

too early a game for agger hence skertl and aurelio defends better so far than dossena.

[Reece]

I'd go with

Arbeloa Carra Skrtel Aurellio

____Mascher___Xabi______

_________Gerrard________

Babel_______________Riera

_________Torres_________

But then what do I know.

[SB]

I'd go with

Arbeloa Carra Skrtel Aurellio

____Mascher___Xabi______

_________Gerrard________

Babel_______________Riera

_________Torres_________

But then what do I know.

I wouldn't start Stevie in this one TBH. I'd use him as an impact player off the bench